Development of glaucoma in the course of interferon alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis B

Yonsei Med J. 2001 Feb;42(1):134-6. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2001.42.1.134.

Abstract

Previous reported ocular complications of interferon alfa administration are extremely rare. These include oculomotor palsy, corneal allograft rejection, retinal hemorrhage and cotton wool patches. A 15-year-old boy with chronic hepatitis B was treated with interferon alpha for six months, and then developed glaucoma. After the interferon therapy had been discontinued the glaucoma improved. Accordingly, we report a case of glaucoma development during the course of interferon alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis B.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Glaucoma / chemically induced*
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Interferon-alpha / adverse effects*
  • Male

Substances

  • Interferon-alpha